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Israeli military issues full evacuation order for all of Gaza City

Tuesday, September 9

(GAZA, JERUSALEM and LONDON) -- Israel on Tuesday issued an order calling for residents of Gaza City to evacuate, saying the Israeli military will operate "with great force" within the city."Staying in the city is extremely dangerous," Avichay Adraee, a spokesperson for the Israel Defense... Read More.

Ukraine drone hits Black Sea Russian city of Sochi after Putin holds meeting there

Tuesday, September 9

(LONDON) -- Ukrainian drones attacked the Russian Black Sea coast overnight into Tuesday morning, according to the Russian Defense Ministry and local officials, just hours after President Vladimir Putin took virtual meetings from his residence there in the coastal resort city of Sochi.Russia's Defense... Read More.

Nepal’s prime minister resigns as social media ban reversed amid violent protests

Tuesday, September 9

(LONDON) -- Nepal's Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli resigned on Tuesday after a social media ban sparked violent protests in which at least 19 people died on Monday.Even after the government's social media restrictions were rolled back, the protests continued on Tuesday in Nepal's... Read More.

Russia hits Kyiv power facility as Trump says he’s ‘not happy’ with Ukraine attacks

Monday, September 8

(LONDON) -- Russian drones attacked a thermal power generation facility in the Kyiv region overnight into Monday, Ukraine's Energy Ministry said, as Moscow continued its long-range cross-border barrages despite U.S. President Donald Trump again expressing his frustration at such strikes.Ukraine's air force said Russia... Read More.

Several killed in Jerusalem bus station shooting, police say

Monday, September 8

(LONDON) -- At least six people were shot dead at Jerusalem's Ramot Junction on Monday, Israeli police and emergency services said.Two suspects were also shot and killed at the scene, police said in a statement.The attackers opened fire at people waiting at a bus... Read More.

Ukraine cabinet building hit in largest Russian strike of war, Zelenskyy says

Sunday, September 7

(LONDON) -- Ukraine's cabinet building in Kyiv was among the targets of Russia's largest drone and missile attack of the war overnight into Sunday morning, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said.Ukraine's air force said in a post to Telegram that Russia launched 810 drones and... Read More.

100 firefighters battle blaze at BBC’s former headquarters in London

Saturday, September 6

(LONDON) -- About 100 firefighters and 15 fire engines are battling a blaze at a high-rise building in West London's White City area, authorities said Saturday morning.The nine-story building complex is the former headquarters of the BBC and now houses apartments, restaurants and a... Read More.

Israel levels Gaza high-rise tower near Palestinian civilian encampment

Friday, September 5

(LONDON) -- A high-rise building in Gaza City was leveled by an Israeli strike on Friday, videos verified by ABC News show. Mushtaha Tower was located in the west of the city, near several large tent encampments where Palestinian civilians are sheltering.Video reviewed and... Read More.

At least 15 dead, 23 injured after streetcar derails in Lisbon, city says

Thursday, September 4

(LONDON) -- At least 15 people are dead and another 23 injured after a streetcar derailed in Portugal's capital on Wednesday, officials said.At least five people are in serious condition following the crash in Lisbon, according to the city's communications department.One 3-year-old child is... Read More.

‘We were being prepared for war,’ Ukrainian teenager taken to Russian military camp says

Thursday, September 4

(LONDON) -- Ukrainian teenager Katya says she was living with her foster parents in the Russian-occupied region of Kherson in 2023 when Russian authorities approached her family and told them they would take her to a summer camp. But, in reality, she says she... Read More.

Russia issues warning as European leaders, Zelenskyy gather in Paris before Trump call

Thursday, September 4

(LONDON) -- Russia's Foreign Ministry again warned that Moscow will not accept the presence of any Western troops in Ukraine as part of a future peace deal, as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy prepared to meet a group of top European leaders in Paris on... Read More.

Afghanistan earthquake death toll jumps to 2,205, official says

Thursday, September 4

(LONDON) -- The death toll from Sunday's powerful earthquake in eastern Afghanistan is now 2,205, with another 3,640 people injured, a Taliban government spokesman said Thursday.Search and rescue efforts are ongoing in the affected areas, according to Taliban spokesperson Hamdullah Fitrat, who provided the... Read More.